“I’m actually thrilled to vote in favor of this resolution,” said Councilwoman Sherryl Parks. “We’re part of a culture right now that needs to discuss this issue.”

The city has no authority over the fairgrounds. The agency that does — the state’s 22nd District Agricultural Association — has already said it doesn’t plan to stop the shows, which are held four times each year. The next one is set for March.

The resolution dovetails with a recent protest by Del Mar resident Rosanne Holliday, who said she was motivated to take a stand against the Del Mar shows after last month’s deadly shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.

Holliday recently posted a sign in front of her home that read “Stop Del Mar Gun Show and Sale.”

On Monday, about 10 speakers — some in favor of the shows and some against — addressed the City Council before the vote.

“This action we are requesting won’t make an immediate impact on the overarching problem of gun violence in America, but it is better than doing nothing,” said Holliday’s husband, Joel.

Several other speakers said they opposed the resolution, which also called on the company that organizes the shows to stop using the city’s name in its advertising.

“More people were killed with hammers last year than the evil black rifle that you want to vilify from Connecticut,” said Solana Beach resident Paul Breed.

Fair board President Adam Day said last week the gun shows are safe and legal and the fairgrounds has no plans to end them. Crossroads gun show President Bob Templeton has said assault weapons or high-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds are not sold at the shows.